Description
Spicy, golden Indian fry bread delivers a crispy culinary journey through Native American traditions. Warm, pillowy rounds invite you to savor cultural heritage with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
Bread and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Vegetable oil for frying
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salsa, for serving
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a uniform flour base with baking powder and salt carefully incorporated.
- Introduce warm water gradually, transforming the powdery mixture into a cohesive, pliable dough through gentle but persistent kneading.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly dusted work surface, continuing to manipulate until achieving a silky, elastic consistency.
- Portion the dough into eight symmetrical spheres, then gently press each into flat, circular shapes approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet, establishing a consistent medium temperature for even frying.
- Carefully lower each dough disc into the shimmering oil, monitoring transformation until edges turn a rich, golden-bronze hue.
- Flip bread midway through cooking, ensuring both surfaces develop a crisp, amber exterior, approximately two minutes per side.
- Remove fried bread using a slotted utensil, allowing excess oil to drain onto absorbent paper towels.
- In a separate pan, sauté ground protein until thoroughly cooked and displaying a rich, caramelized appearance.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the browned meat, stirring to distribute spices evenly and intensify flavor profile.
- Assemble final dish by layering crisp fry bread with seasoned meat, then garnishing with fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, shredded cheese, sliced olives, dollops of sour cream, and vibrant salsa.
Notes
- Always use warm water to help the dough develop better elasticity and rise more effectively.
- Knead the dough thoroughly to create a smooth, soft texture that will result in lighter, more tender fry bread.
- Choose lean ground meat to reduce excess grease and create a healthier version of this classic dish.
- Test oil temperature by dropping a small piece of dough into the skillet – it should sizzle and rise immediately without burning.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg